Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
I have a broad international background in innovation and technology, and love to talk to people who need to keep up with technology or are looking to radically accelerate business innovation. I can help you capitalize on trends, and ignite innovation and transformation: I'm a hands-on bringer-of-change. Also brimming with ideas and always ready to analyze what's happening. Not afraid to be a bit of an odd-duck occasionally. I've had a 20 year fascination for the user- and marketing side of technology. I've written several business-IT and strategy books, and can also speak from hands-on experience as CTO, innovation director, partner, business development manager, programmer and architect. Over the years, I've covered the many strands that make up the technology fabric of today: cloud, mobile, AI, big data, cyber security, collaboration, open innovation, DevOps & lean-startup, blockchain, modern IT infrastructure and more. (Oh, and at some point I used to be a Senior Gartner Analyst) As a true technology optimist, I bring new insights, new ideas and a human centric view on technology that anyone can relate to.
Working with Axians to, with our thoughtleaders across the organisation, advance our portfolio and build sustainable value with and for customers.
Worked with Strict to build out their strategy and innovation advisory services, including of course AI powered consultancy. Worked with Strict customers on strategy, difficult strategic questions, finding inspiration or choosing their future direction. Also, workshop moderation, speaking engagements on innovation and tech related topics and one on one executive coaching..
Worked with Levi9 on strategy to extend thought leadership, to expand the sales proposition and deliver even greater impact with clients. Explored and accelerated developments in the areas of business value delivery, customer innovation and innovation business case strategies.
As partner in Opschudding, worked to help medium sized companies improve their strategy, their sales proposition and their strategy execution in a refreshing and non-conventional way. From pitching crazy cool ideas to shaking up CEO's and their teams and radically changing organizational culture to be ready for change. Opschudding strives for short-term, high impact engagements, leaving you capable of doing things better yourself.
Recognized analyst, advisor and public speaker in the area of Innovation, digital transformation and the organizational adoption of new technology.Working with C-level customers to advance their strategy, innovation and leadership. Trend analyses, strategic advice and workshop. Also event track chair, moderator and keynote presenter.